Apple Mac mini assembly to begin in the US later this year
๐น US assembly is expected to begin later in 2026.
๐น US-assembled units will primarily serve American customers.
๐น Mac mini production for international markets will continue in Asia.
#Apple#MacMini
ARM wants up to $64.86 / Snapdragon chip in royalties
๐น Current max: $1.88/chip
๐น 2027โ2033: Up to $28.20/chip (15ร ๐)
๐น 2034โ2040: Up to $64.86/chip (34.5ร the current rate)
Qualcomm offered ARM $250M upfront to secure future ARMv10 licensing rates, but ARM rejected offer
Samsung is said plans to launch the Galaxy S27 series in early January 2027.
That would be a few weeks earlier than the launch windows for the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S26 lineups.
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#Samsung#GalaxyS27Ultra
Realme in 2027
Number series upgrades focused on performance, gaming, cameras and AI
C Series phones targeting reliability, battery life & smooth everyday use
More gaming community, campus and creator collaborations
Greater focus on retail partnerships and in-store experiences
Spotify is rolling out a paid podcast memberships
๐น Exclusive audio and video content
๐น Bonus episodes, early access and fewer ads
๐น Access to archived episodes
๐น Special member badges and exclusive welcome videos
Creators keep 90% of membership revenue
#Spotify
๐น EU scrutiny: Regulators are raising concerns over privacy risks.
๐น Australia: Western Australia has banned AI glasses in public schools.
๐น UK & New York: AI glasses are banned in courts.
๐น Germany: Potsdam has banned camera-equipped glasses in municipal pools and saunas
Metaโs Ray-Ban smart glasses face growing privacy concerns!
EssilorLuxottica investors are reportedly concerned about the future returns of smart glasses as regulators increase scrutiny.
๐น The concern: Smart glasses look like ordinary eyewear but can record photos and videos.
TSMC is looking to reduce its reliance on Chinese rare earths.
The initiative is still in its early stages, with no broad rollout yet.
๐น๐ผ Taiwan is also working on domestic rare-earth technologies to diversify its supply chain.
iPhone Duo 3 (expected in 2028):
An inner display roughly 0.5 inches larger than the current 7.6-inch screen.
@markgurman in power on podcast
#Apple#iPhoneDuo3
Apple is testing prototypes with under-display Face ID for its next foldable iPhone.
๐น Action button
๐น Touch ID could remain alongside Face ID
๐น A launch next fall is possible, though the features aren't finalized.
@markgurman in Power on podcast
#Apple#iPhoneDuo
๐น Passwords, bookmarks, extensions and browsing history can transfer to Dia.
๐น Spaces, Folders and Tab Groups will also migrate.
๐น The company says Dia surpasses Arc in stability, speed and security benchmarks.
๐น Arc's browser features are available for free in Dia
Arc Browser is shutting down on December 22, 2026
The Browser Company has officially announced a sunset date for Arc as it shifts its focus entirely to its newer browser, Dia.
๐ Shutdown date: December 22, 2026
#ArcBrowser#DiaBrowser
A startup is building an AI model that could help humans โtalkโ to plants
Electric Plant has raised $11.2 million in seed funding to develop Bombadil, an AI model that interprets electrical signals inside plants to understand their needs.
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๐ฟ The model can interpret signals from around 125 plant species, ranging from tomatoes and ferns to redwoods.
๐ง The startup claims its technology could help increase crop yields while reducing water usage by 20% or more.
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